surcingle
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The surcingle is then buckled over the saddle, and should be a little looser than the cincha.
From Manual for Noncommissioned Officers and Privates of Cavalry of the Army of the United States 1917 to be also used by Engineer Companies (Mounted) for Cavalry Instruction and Training by U. S. War Department
If he is full of corn and well bred, take advantage of the moment to tie up the off fore-leg to the surcingle, as securely as the other, in a slip loop knot.
From A New Illustrated Edition of J. S. Rarey's Art of Taming Horses With the Substance of the Lectures at the Round House, and Additional Chapters on Horsemanship and Hunting, for the Young and Timid by J. S. (John Solomon) Rarey
The surcingle is of leather, and fastens in the Mexican style; the girth is also of leather, three and a half inches wide, with a large buckle.
From The Prairie Traveler A Hand-book for Overland Expeditions by Randolph Barnes Marcy
The colonel had an old cavalry sword attached to a surcingle thrown over his shoulders.
From Life Gleanings by T. J. Macon
"Only a blanket and surcingle," said Ray, to his orderly, who was coming up with the heavy saddle and bags.
From Marion's Faith. by Charles King
